The Fantasy Fullback Dive | Fantasy Football Podcast

Just like the real game, fantasy football is truly a game of inches. From that crucial waiver wire pick-up, to the right draft-day selection in Round 9, fantasy titles are won with those hard-nosed, unsung, fullback-esque moves. That’s where the astutely researched, undeniably bold, and unfathomably genius opinions of our very-own Wolf and Truth come in. Gritty. Dirty. Always pushing the pile. Gain that crucial yard with the Fantasy Fullback Dive.

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No self-respecting fantasy league should still be going as of Week 17. But everyone should be trying their hand at DFS to keep the fantasy itch scratched just a little longer. To make sure you're fully prepared, The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth welcome back Fantasy Labs' Ian Hartitz (@IHartitz) to craft the perfect lineup. First, we breakdown key players who may be rested or out with injury, and the guys to consider in their wake -- Rams RB Malcolm Brown at $3900, anyone? Then, Ian runs down the chalk (most popular), fade (avoid), and his personal pick for each position before turning it over to The Wolf and JimboSlice for their selections. Which bargain stack are Ian and The Wolf both targeting? Why is Jimbo all over Kirk Cousins and Washington? Is Jamaal Williams primed for one last explosion? And which basement priced tight ends could swing the week for owners? This, and so much more, make this our most in-depth Daily Fantasy Breakdown ever, and it's a can't miss for anyone tossing out lineups.

The stakes don't get any larger than this: Week 16 aka Championship Week. With hardware, pride, $$, and bragging rights all on the line, The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth tackle this week's Burning Questions, as well as all our Mailbag Questions thus far. Is it time to bench the scorching Jimmy Garoppolo and Marquise Goodwin? What can we expect from the Steelers passing attack without Antonio Brown? Who are our top streaming TEs and QBs? And who does The Wolf rank a whopping 26 spots higher than the ECR this week?! Find out all this and much more in a loaded Week 16 Preview

It's officially the semi finals of fantasy football playoffs, so The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth are paving the path to victory with tons of hard-hitting preparation takes. But first, JimboSlice comes back for all your DraftKings needs. Which guys are he and The Wolf both all in on? Where are we saving our cash and spending big? Who's the million dollar key to victory?

Plus, Fantasy Football 24/7's Derek Brown makes his weekly appearance for another round of Burning Questions. What should we expect out of Aaron Rodgers and the Packers? Is Nick Foles truly viable this week, and who else could make a game changing stream? Is this finally the week for the Jay Train to roll out of the station? And what Waiver Wire pickups need to be locked into lineups this week. All of these scorching takes, plus one of our deepest mailbags yet, make Episode 56 a can't miss for all fantasy fans.

The Playoffs have arrived, and The Fullback Dive is here to blow open a hole for you to burst through to the semifinals. Fresh off a week of some insanely accurate predictions on Kenyan Drake and Rex Burkhead, Fantasy Football 24/7's Derek Brown again joins The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth for Five Burning Questions for Week 14. How can owners replace stud TEs Rob Gronkowski or Zach Ertz? How will Josh Gordon and Jimmy Garoppolo fair in their second starts of 2017? Is Russell Wilson actually benchable against an elite Jacksonville Defense? What can we expect from popular waiver targets Mike Davis and Peyton Barber here on out? And who's going to win and lose people their playoff matchups? We dive in deep, plus tackle one of our most challenging mailbags yet in this can't miss Playoff Preview.

The Fantasy Playoffs are here, and The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth make sure you know every single important Week 13 development to be fully prepared. Who should owners turn to if they lost Rob Gronkowski? Which under 10% owned prospects emerged as "Must Adds" over Week 13? What should we expect from the Packers backfield moving forward, especially when Rodgers returns? How did Jimmy G fare in his first start, and what target hog is emerging there? Is Blake Bortles going to remain in London Form, and what does it mean for his weapons? Plus, if we were drafting for 2018, how would we rank the top-five picks? All of this, plus some mailbag questions involving Bye Week preparation for True Wolves, make this an absolute can't miss.

With Playoffs, Bye Weeks, and Last Place Punishments all on the line, Week 13 could not be more important. To have you fully prepared, The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth are joined by Fantasy Football 24/7 Expert Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) to tackle the Burning Questions of Week 13. What should we expect from Josh Gordon's triumphant return, and what's his RoS value? Is Jimmy Garoppolo going to be the savior for the 49ers, and what does his addition mean for Carlos Hyde and Marquise Goodwin? Is Dak Prescott droppable, and who would make better streams until this ship is righted? Plus, who are our favorite stretch run heroes, and why is Derek so bullish on Kenyan Drake and Marshawn Lynch this week? Plus, as always we welcome DFS Guru JimboSlice in to make the perfect DraftKings lineup to win you some holiday cash. This is a completely loaded pod, and one you can't miss if you want to go into Week 13 fully prepared.

Week 12 is in the books, and The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth are here to breakdown it all. Catch every meaningful stat and development in our Week 12 in 10, before we deep dive into some of the most crucial forward-moving questions. Is Julio Jones about to go on a tear off his 255 yard day, or was this just a mirage? Is Alvin Kamara the realest RB in fantasy not named Le'Veon? Is Case Keenum *gasp* actually good? Plus, we brainstorm a 2018 First Round, while of course giving you all you need to look for on the Waiver Wire (including potential stretch run heroes). Be sure to tune in to a can't miss episode!

Unbelievably, we've officially hit 50 Episodes of the Fantasy Fullback Dive. The boys were on fire for this milestone, breaking down all the action of a crazy Week 11 before diving deep into the most crucial fantasy implications. What should we make of the Patriots and Eagles backfields moving forward? How valuable is Samaje Perine moving forward? Who should be considered the No.2 WR behind Antonio Brown? How much panic should Kareem Hunt's latest dud inspire? Plus, we dive into roster management strategies to optimize for playoff pushes now that the Bye Weeks are officially over. Which RB Insurance Policies need to be owned? Who is a high upside stash that could explode? Listen in for one of our all-time bests.

Fantasy Football owners are truly in "Do or Die" time with only three regular season games left. Thus, Week 11 is a must win, and you can't go into battle without our preview show. The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth are joined by JimboSlice for our usual DraftKings preview. Why are we both all over Sterling Shepard? Why is Kelce and Gronk the best way to spend your big bucks? And is Burkhead the real deal?

Plus, we cover Week 11's burning questions. Who could emerge as a home run hero down the stretch run of 2017? Will a Cowboy back emerge now that Zeke is officially done for 6 games? How do we rank the Patriots backs moving forward? Which guy returning from the IR will make the biggest impact down the stretch here? All this and so much more on one of our most fire weekend previews yet.

The Fantasy Football Trade Deadline is here, and The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) & Truth lock it down with Patrick Peterson-like coverage. We dive deep into Strength of Schedule talk, specifically looking at Weeks 14-16 for the wolves with the Fantasy Playoffs on the mind. Which QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs are set to blow up during the most valuable time of the year? Who might falter and should be sold high? Find out all this and more before your deadline comes and goes.

Plus, one of our most loaded Mail Bags ever covers tons of Week 10 and Long Term ground. Just how high is The Wolf on Sterling Shepard this week? Is it time to panic on Aaron Jones, Doug Martin and DeAndre Hopkins? How valuable is Devin Funchess? This episode is completely loaded with fantasy nuggets, and cannot be missed.

The RSJ's Fantasy Football Recap continues rising faster than Alvin Kamara, as The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth break down every crucial fantasy takeaway from a busy Week 9. In fact, the two call an audible mid podcast to bring up the Rest of Season Big Board and make some live, unedited adjustments in wake of all the week's storylines. Is Kareem Hunt still elite, and how far does his 9-touch day send him falling? How high has Jared Goff risen as he continues shining in Sean McVay's offense? Is Jay Ajayi's situation as improved in Philadelphia as we thought, and how high is his ceiling moving forward? Are we giving up hope on the Muscle Hamster and Buccaneers in general? This is the best season-long fantasy football podcast in the business, so don't miss out on all the crucial, bold,

Want to win millions? Good, because JimboSlice is back and joins The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth for another fire DraftKings and Week 8 Fantasy Football Preview. After cashing out big with his Bears Defense prediction last week, find out who some are some of Jimbo and The Wolf’s favorite plays of the week. Should we be scared of Deshaun Watson’s matchup? Just how high are we on the Bengals this week? How real is Nelson Agholor? This and so much more is covered as we run down our lineups and take a season long lens. Plus, we preview our first ever Midseason Big Board drop with some hints at biggest risers and fallers (with a major show coming soon). As always, we wrap up our Week 8 preview with a loaded mailbag, bulldozing with bold takes on Aaron Jones’ and Carson Wentz’s season long value, whether or not David Johnson and Martavis Bryant can be dropped, Demaryius Thomas and Jerrick McKinnon’s trade value, and Kareem Hunt vs. Le’Veon Bell rest of season. Week 8 is a must-win, so don't miss another huge preview show!

The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth return to test out a new way of recapping all of Sunday's fantasy football action, and immediately the boys knew they had a winner. Despite shaving off a whole 7 minutes from last week, we still pack in every relevant fantasy stat and development from Week 7 in under 10 minutes to ensure no stone is left unturned. We then choose six Sunday storylines to really dive deep into while throwing on the season-long lenses for some down-the-road projections. Was Amari Cooper's performance for real, or should owners be selling as fast as they can? What does Brett Hundley's floundering aerial attack mean for Green Bay's pass-catchers, and how should owners approach Aaron Jones' monster day? Where do Jerrick McKinnon and Latavius Murray now stand? Plus, how do we move forward in Arizona with Carson Palmer likely done for the year? The analysis is deeper than ever before, and a must listen for the #RSJWolfPack and all fantasy football fans.

Want to win a smooth $1,000,000? Then don’t miss our DFS Bonanza with FantasyLabs’ Ian Hartitz (@IHartitz), who breaks down the Week 7’s chalkiest, sneakiest, and overall best plays on Draftkings. Which low-priced QB does Ian, JimboSlice, and The Wolf all have locked in? Why is the always unsexy Frank Gore suddenly dripping in ceiling? Which defensive injuries are going to create sneaky studs this Sunday? And who makes a better play - Mike Evans or Mike Thomas? Learn all this and so much more so you can take home some serious dough this Sunday. The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth also tackle a deep mailbag, answering some pressing trades around Julio Jones, weighing the upside of various DST options, and debating some crucial flex decisions. Plus, our guy Sam returns with PFF CB and WR breakdowns that you need to know while considering your wideouts. This is jam-packed with the stats and insights that’ll help you dominate Week 7, and cannot be missed.

The 49ers and Raiders are in shambles, so we of course bring in friend of the pod & Bay Area Insider Grant Cohn (@grantcohn) to break it all down for fantasy owners. What should we make of this “hot hand” backfield situation? Could Matt Breida truly take over and be a workhorse? Will Pierre Garcon, currently 8th in the league in looks, continue being a target monster? Are George Kittle and Marquise Goodwin for real or just one week wonders? Plus, will Amari Cooper turn around his dreadful season? Does Marshawn Lynch make a strong buy low candidate? Plunge in with us for some can’t miss takes you won’t find anywhere else.

We’ve never welcomed three guests in one episode, but we’re all about breaking boundaries to get you that Week 6 fantasy football win. The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth blast through our Week 6 rankings to expose who we’re higher and lower on than the Expert Consensus Rankings, while discussing key points like: Is Deshaun Watson for real? What is Doug Martin’s Rest of Season outlook? How about Jay Ajayi? What tight ends can be thrown in as streamers and score TDs in Week 6? As always, JimboSlice joins us to breakdown the best DraftKings Buys to win you some serious dough in Week 6. In a rare treat, we also open with Sound Guy Nate for a peek behind the audio curtain that makes our show so great… and to hear tales from a 5 day EDM Cruise Ship. Don’t miss a sneak peek at our interview with 49ers and Raiders Insider Grant Cohn (@grantcohn) to hear just how real Matt Breida is. This is as jam-packed as previews come, so don’t miss out!

Winning is the only option in Week 5, so make sure your seasonal and daily lineups are perfect with our Fantasy Football Week 5 Preview. The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth break down who we rank way higher and lower than the experts this week, which brings up great discussion points: Can you trust Marcus Mariota and Ty Montgomery if they are rolled out this weekend? What can we expect from Doug Martin in his return to the gridiron? Is Jay Cutler actually streamable, and just how high are we on Austin Seferian Jenkins?! Plus, JimboSlice joins us for another preview of the DraftKings lineup that’s bound to win you millions. Before a crucial contest, don’t miss another fire preview!

Dalvin Cook is not a talent you can just replace, but many RBs are available this week who can at least help soften the blow. Bounce back from this brutal loss and find out The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth's favorite Waiver Wire RB targets for Week 5. The boys also break down other injuries, including Julio Jones and Derek Carr, while discussing how owners should move forward. We also reflect on our Wins and Losses for the week, the lessons to be learned from our strong Week 4 of predictions, and take a sneak peak at our season-long Top-5. Finally, we welcome on RSJ Usage Guru J.Coz to break down the emerging Workhorse Backs and Target Hog WRs before wrapping up with another hilarious Whine Line. Don't miss this insanely in-depth (and entertaining) recap of Week 4!

Don’t enter a crucial Week 4 battle without listening to the most in-depth, and entertaining, Fantasy Preview around. We give you the DraftKings lineups that’ll make you a millionaire. We breakdown PFF’s Cornerback grades to give you WR matchups to target or avoid. We dive deep into the rankings to point out which players are set to explode and will win you your week, and who could fall short of expectations and cost you big. Plus, we take a blast up the gut into our most jam-packed mailbag yet. Can we trust Philip Rivers after last week’s dud? What is the right buying price for Le’Veon Bell? Is Jacquizz Rodgers worth your while? Just how high are we on Deshaun Watson this week?! Find out all this and so much more in our most fire preview yet.

A man (or business) reveals his true character not by how he wins, but how he loses. In Week 3, The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) took repeated uppercuts to the chin with the worst predictive performance of his life. Instead of only confessing our sins, however, Wolf and Truth break down the lessons that can be learned from our mistakes such as Stefon Diggs and TY Hilton’s monster games, Jack Doyle and Rashad Higgins’ disappearing acts, and the floundering Dolphins performance. We also look at the various other crucial takeaways from an insane Sunday of football with our Usage Report and Six Word Stories: Where would Kareem Hunt rank on our season long Big Board? How did the Bengals offense look under new OC Bill Lazor, and who’s rising in value fast? Just how important is Odell Beckham to the Giants? What workhorse backs have cemented their RB1 status, and who’s nosedived into the turf? Plus, after a week of horrendous calls, the silver lining is our most jam-packed whine line yet. Don’t let our tough Week 3 predictions leave you empty-handed. Instead, leave with the info (and entertainment) that’ll strengthen you for a championship run!

The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth welcome defending RSJ Experts League Champ JimboSlice for this Week’s top Sit & Starts. Are we buying Rashard Higgins? Just how high are we on Jack “Beanstalk” Doyle? Which QBs are “can’t miss” in Week 3? Find all this out, and much more. Plus, we break down our top DraftKings plays, including takes on Christian McCaffrey, Jay Ajayi, DeAndre Hopkins and… Ed Dickson? As always, we wrap up with some brutal trade and sit / start questions in our Mailbag. You can’t go into Week 3 battle without first hearing this.

(4:10) Is the Wolf panicking on Eric Decker or Christian McCaffrey?

(7:55) Jimbo Slice joins the guys for Dragons and White Walkers

(9:45) Dragons: QB

(12:11) White Walkers: QB

(13:50) Dragons: RB

(16:42) White Walkers: RB

(19:08) Dragons: WR

(21:14) White Walkers: WR

(23:11) Dragons: TE

(24:44) White Walkers: TE

(26:40) Jimbo Slice hangs around and gives us his DFS picks for the weeks